Rear fog activation DIY

GregW / Oregon · Thu, Apr-17-2008, 01:16:48 AM

Thanks to jinxter's impetus, I have installed the Euro rear fog switch. It's really easy. I know he will be following up with a further enhancement of this mod, but I thought I'd post a basic DIY. It's an easy 10-15-minute job.

1) Part number is 61 31 6 932 796, "Control Element Light", $87.40 list
2) Starting at the outside (door side), gently pry out the edge of the trim piece that contains the left air vent. There are two prongs that are a friction fit.
3) Through the hole created, pull out the lower piece containing the light switch. It is a friction fit with 3 prongs.
4) Disconnect the light switch from the panel by depressing and releasing the two tabs on the top and two on the bottom.
5) Disconnect the electrical by rotating the lock lever and pulling out.
6) Connect the electrical to the new switch.
7) Attach the new switch to the panel, making sure each tab "clicks" into the lcoked position.
8) Reinstall the two removed panels by pushing gently back into place.

The two rear fogs can now be turned on with the lower push switch. Warning: These are very bright, so only use them when it's really foggy (or maybe some A*hole is tailgating you).

JakeM3 · Thu, Apr-17-2008, 01:20:26 AM

wow, i cant believe you are already doing mods like that and I dont even have my car yet!!! blasphemy!

What is the empty space on left? Is something meant to go there or is that just to make it look symmetrical?

GregW / Oregon · Thu, Apr-17-2008, 01:47:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakeM3

wow, i cant believe you are already doing mods like that and I dont even have my car yet!!! blasphemy!

What is the empty space on left? Is something meant to go there or is that just to make it look symmetrical?

The space on the left has a thumb wheel for adjusting the headlights in some markets--not applicalble to the US with self-levelliing lights.

leletyM3 · Thu, Apr-17-2008, 06:43:22 AM

Well done!

**Porshapwr** · Thu, Apr-17-2008, 12:44:53 PM

Looks good! Some rear fogs look obnoxious but those are nice and subtle.

GregW / Oregon · Thu, Apr-17-2008, 02:02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porshapwr

Looks good! Some rear fogs look obnoxious but those are nice and subtle.

They are not too subtle, actually. I took the photo from above thepoint of direct view and still had to add 5 stops of exposure--they are pretty bright.

Kodidog · Thu, Apr-17-2008, 02:49:05 PM

Thanks for the fog DIY.

Where did you get your color corrected halos? How much were they? How did the install go.

Mmgood · Thu, Apr-17-2008, 03:43:36 PM

rear fogs def. wont be subtle!

guardodoc · Thu, Apr-17-2008, 05:42:03 PM

Are the rear fog light bulbs already installed or do you have to change the bulbs after changing the switch ?

**da3bous** · Thu, Apr-17-2008, 07:16:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

The space on the left has a thumb wheel for adjusting the headlights in some markets--not applicalble to the US with self-levelliing lights.

Hay greg want to get your car on the dyno??

would love to check her out sometime!!

Thu, Apr-17-2008, 01:16:48 AM	#1
GregW / Oregon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 351 Reputation: 0 Location: Lake Oswego, OR	Rear fog activation DIY Thanks to jinxter's impetus, I have installed the Euro rear fog switch. It's really easy. I know he will be following up with a further enhancement of this mod, but I thought I'd post a basic DIY. It's an easy 10-15-minute job. 1) Part number is 61 31 6 932 796, "Control Element Light", $87.40 list 2) Starting at the outside (door side), gently pry out the edge of the trim piece that contains the left air vent. There are two prongs that are a friction fit. 3) Through the hole created, pull out the lower piece containing the light switch. It is a friction fit with 3 prongs. 4) Disconnect the light switch from the panel by depressing and releasing the two tabs on the top and two on the bottom. 5) Disconnect the electrical by rotating the lock lever and pulling out. 6) Connect the electrical to the new switch. 7) Attach the new switch to the panel, making sure each tab "clicks" into the lcoked position. 8) Reinstall the two removed panels by pushing gently back into place. The two rear fogs can now be turned on with the lower push switch. Warning: These are very bright, so only use them when it's really foggy (or maybe some Ahole is tailgating you). __________________ Greg* Lake Oswego, Oregon 2008 M3 Coupe - Alpine White/Fox Red/Carbon 2001 M3 Coupe - Titanium/Cinnamon (Sold 3/08) 2006 ML350 - Pewter/Charcoal Alcantara/Aluminum Last edited by GregW / Oregon; Wed, Apr-23-2008 at 02:57:42 PM.

Thu, Apr-17-2008, 01:20:26 AM	#2
JakeM3 Inverse Paranoid Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 590 Reputation: 0	wow, i cant believe you are already doing mods like that and I dont even have my car yet!!! blasphemy! What is the empty space on left? Is something meant to go there or is that just to make it look symmetrical? __________________ 08 E92 M3 (Sold 04/2010) - Space Grey/Fox Red/Carbon Leather, Sunroof, Tech and Premium Package, Ipod, 6spd, and 18s 02 M3 Jet Black/Cinnanmon (Stolen 01/2008) -19'' BBS LM's, Eisenmann exhaust, PSS9's, UUC SSK, Gone but never forgotten! 98 M3 Silver/Black -stock "If everything is in control, then you aren't going fast enough" Mario A.

Thu, Apr-17-2008, 06:43:22 AM	#4
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Thu, Apr-17-2008, 02:49:05 PM	#7
Kodidog Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10 Reputation: 0 Location: Columbus	Lights Thanks for the fog DIY. Where did you get your color corrected halos? How much were they? How did the install go.

Thu, Apr-17-2008, 05:42:03 PM	#9
guardodoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 24 Reputation: 0	Bulbs Are the rear fog light bulbs already installed or do you have to change the bulbs after changing the switch ?

Thu, Apr-17-2008, 12:44:53 PM	#5
Porshapwr Hello. Is it me your looking for? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 47,901 Blog Entries: 1 In the garage: '99 BMW M3 Reputation: 107 Location: Your mind	Looks good! Some rear fogs look obnoxious but those are nice and subtle.

Thu, Apr-17-2008, 03:43:36 PM	#8
Mmgood Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Age: 41 Posts: 584 Reputation: 0 Location: California	rear fogs def. wont be subtle!

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